With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.
Collaboration with Health Ministry to Analyze Situation and Make Responsible Decisions Andrzej DomaÅ„ski, the Polish Minister of Finance, informed TVP Info on Tuesday that the Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of raising the excise tax on tobacco products, such as nicotine pouches, for health reasons. He added that the Ministry of Finance, along […]
Association Promotes Vaping as Smoking Alternative, Warns Against Overregulation Vape Business Ireland, an association advocating for sensible vaping regulation, has rebranded itself as Responsible Vaping Ireland. The organization has renewed its focus on promoting vaping as an alternative to smoking while cautioning against unnecessary restrictions that could harm small retailers and increase smoking rates.
House Bill 11 Aims to Curb Youth Vaping, Forcing Retailers to Cut Back on Inventory Starting January 1, 2025, Kentucky will implement new vape restrictions for retailers, limiting sales to products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have a “safe harbor certification.” The move, which aims to curb […]
Senate Health Commission Meets with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez to Discuss Pending Decrees and Regulations The Senate Health Commission, represented by its president, Senator Javier Macaya (UDI), and Senator Juan Luis Castro (PS), met with Comptroller Dorothy Pérez at the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic to discuss pending requirements, regulations, and decrees, including […]
A recent report1 from the CDC Foundation and Truth Initiative reveals a 47% increase in U.S. e-cigarette sales from 2019 to 2023, sparking concerns about the growing problem of youth addiction to vaping. The report, titled “Monitoring E-Cigarette Trends in the United States: Urgent Action Needed to Protect Kids from Flavored E-Cigarettes,” highlights the popularity […]
The Denver City Council has advanced a proposal to ban the sale of most flavored vape and tobacco products within the city, with a public hearing and potential final vote scheduled for Monday, December 16. The measure, which aims to curb nicotine addiction and improve public health, has sparked a heated debate between supporters and […]
The Denver City Council voted 11 to 1 on Monday night to ban the sale of flavored vapes and other tobacco products within the city limits. The ordinance, which includes e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, vapes, and other flavored nicotine and tobacco products, aims to reduce nicotine use among teenagers and young adults.
On December 17, deputies of the State Duma adopted amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in the second and third readings, tightening responsibility for selling vapes to minors. The new law establishes criminal liability for the repeated retail sale of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, as well as devices for their consumption, to […]
Effective January 1, 2025, amendments to the Law on Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Related Products Control (hereafter referred to as the Law) will introduce significant changes to the retail sale of tobacco, tobacco products, and related products in Lithuania. The key changes are as follows:
Tourists Prohibited from Bringing Vaping Devices as Government Takes Strong Stance Against Smoking The Maldives has implemented a sweeping ban on vaping, making it illegal to import, use, possess, manufacture, sell, advertise, or distribute e-cigarettes and related products. The import ban took effect on November 15, while the prohibition on all other aspects of vaping […]